Information Regarding the 2024 Fall Writing of the Literacy Test for ECI Students

Posted November 12, 2024

On November 28 all Grade 10 students will write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) during the fall administration.  Students who were previously eligible, but have not yet written the test, or who were unsuccessful on their first attempt, will also have an opportunity to write. Students must successfully complete this literacy requirement to earn their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. There will be another session in the spring.

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November Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted November 12, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children.  Lunch and Learn Sessions […]

WRDSB Remembers and Reflects on Remembrance Day

Posted November 11, 2024

Today is Remembrance Day, a day of solemn reflection and gratitude. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) honours those who have served during times of war, conflict, and peace. We honour all Canadians who have served and are serving to protect our country. This includes the sacrifices of many communities who have supported us […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for the Death of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair

Posted November 5, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and office buildings will be flying the Canadian flag at half-mast to mark the loss of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, who passed away on November 4, 2024. A former member of Canada’s Senate, Justice Sinclair was a leading legal scholar, one of Canada’s first Indigenous judges […]

WRIAPPA

Posted November 5, 2024

WRIAPPA WRIAPPA is our Integrated Arts Parents Council. We are well underway with our first big initiative, assisting in the organization and production of Gala. Gala is the primary fundraising activity of the IAP with profits going directly into all areas of the IAP, as well as to the school in general. We are still looking for […]

Gala Event November 22nd-23rd, 2024

Posted November 5, 2024

The students of Eastwood Collegiate’s Integrated Arts Program will bring their annual.

Gala performance to the Eastwood stage November 22-23, featuring nearly 300 performers in a showcase of music, dance, and theatre, as well as juried Visual Art and student Film Shows featuring more than 150 pieces.

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Mid-Semester Assessment Evaluation & Exam Day Friday, November 8th

Posted November 5, 2024

To Our Eastwood CI Community: Friday, November 8th is a Mid-Semester Assessment Evaluation and Exam Day.  This day can be used by students to get caught up on work and/or connect with teachers either virtually or in person.  Classroom teachers can work with students on assignment completion, and/or offer additional opportunities for students to demonstrate […]

Grade 8 Information Nights at WRDSB Secondary Schools

Posted November 4, 2024

Grade 8 students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are beginning to look towards the next step in their educational journey. To help them, secondary schools are getting ready to share more information about how they support student learning.

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Holocaust Education Week

Posted November 4, 2024

Holocaust Education Week (HEW) is recognised the first week of November, this year running from November 4 to 10. In 2024, HEW falls at an incredibly difficult moment for the Jewish community. The content shared during this week may be triggering for some staff and students. However, acknowledging HEW aligns with the Waterloo Region District […]

November 3-9 is Treaties Recognition Week

Posted November 4, 2024

November 3-9 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. This week aims to: Raise awareness about treaty rights and responsibilities Build understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples It was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in 2016. What Is A Treaty? Treaties are the legally binding agreements that set out […]

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